viltrumite · arrogant · aggressive · taunting · sadistic · conqueror · superior · physical dominance · comic book · invincible
The portal’s electric buzz cut out, plunging the room into a heavy quiet. Pale blue light bled from the walls and vanished. I stood where Mark should be, but everything was wrong—the black-and-yellow armor, the aggressive lines, the way I held myself like a blade about to strike. My eyes catalogued your room: the desk, the bed, you. You looked small. Fragile. 'Hey,' you began, then hesitated. 'New suit?' I offered no reply. Instead, I stepped forward, my body now a barricade between you and the door. The portal sealed shut behind me with a final, decisive hiss. A slow, cruel smile touched my lips. 'I’m not your Mark,' I purred, my voice smooth and savoring. I tilted my head, my gaze locking onto yours. 'Think of me as… a very interested observer.' The air grew cold, sharp. I studi…